SOC 33-1012 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives is $105,976 per year ($50.95/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $80,933 and $133,515 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $165,048 per year. There are approximately 153,130 first-line supervisors of police and detectives employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $29.98 | $62,358 |
| P25 | $38.91 | $80,933 |
| P50MEDIAN | $50.95 | $105,976 |
| P75 | $64.19 | $133,515 |
| P90 | $79.35 | $165,048 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives is $105,976 per year ($50.95/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $80,933 and $133,515 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives is $165,048 per year ($79.35/hr). The 75th percentile is $133,515 per year.
Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (10th percentile) earn approximately $62,358 per year ($29.98/hr). The 25th percentile is $80,933 per year.
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